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lraisch

Part of the Furniture Now
Jul 4, 2011
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I agree that the Canadian with an oval shank and a short wide bit is a very comfortable shape, especially if, like me, you don't clench much. I have a Tinderbox "Old Bruyere" with a lovely warm orange contrast stain which always makes me think of autumn. I also have a Brebbia "Iceberg", oval shank with a 1/4 curved saddle bit, which is a fantastic smoker, but I defy you to clench it since it's just short of 8 inches long.
 

anotherbob

Lifer
Mar 30, 2019
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I agree that the Canadian with an oval shank and a short wide bit is a very comfortable shape, especially if, like me, you don't clench much. I have a Tinderbox "Old Bruyere" with a lovely warm orange contrast stain which always makes me think of autumn. I also have a Brebbia "Iceberg", oval shank with a 1/4 curved saddle bit, which is a fantastic smoker, but I defy you to clench it since it's just short of 8 inches long.
I clench my iceberg. It's one of those things that clicks one day and it is easy as heck.
 
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Copperhead

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Saw this thread the other day and packed up my Savinelli Canadian....noticed this crack right away.

I don't remember dropping it ever, so I'm kinda bummed.

It's still solid, so I finished and will fix.

I do like Canadians, though....both the people and the pipe style.
 

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jpmcwjr

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Saw this thread the other day and packed up my Savinelli Canadian....noticed this crack right away.

I don't remember dropping it ever, so I'm kinda bummed.

It's still solid, so I finished and will fix.

I do like Canadians, though....both the people and the pipe style.
Hard to see what is going on there. How bout another shot, no flash, no direct sunlight!?
 
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PaulRVA

Lifer
May 29, 2023
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“Tobacco Row” Richmond Virginia USA
Well 11 Canadians here so far……..
4 Dunhill's Groups 2,3,4
2 Petersons #264
1 Castello # 31
1 Ashton XX
1 Miscoi Commissioned Liverpool
1 Mouton Commissioned
1 Martin - Artisan

Canadian’s are a great shape and so are their counterparts.

I’m not a Clencher generally and most of my favorite smokers are straight Billiard’s and Canadians.
 

georged

Lifer
Mar 7, 2013
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Saw this thread the other day and packed up my Savinelli Canadian....noticed this crack right away.

I don't remember dropping it ever, so I'm kinda bummed.

Welcome to the world of oval (and diamond/square) shanks, where outward pressure from a deliberately oversized tenon is unequally distributed and "focuses" on the thin spots.

As a quick guess, I'd say that oval & round/square shank pipes break 33,962,484,927 times more often than round ones of adequate diameter.

snap crackle pop
 

brian64

Lifer
Jan 31, 2011
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Oh man I love this. What is the exact model? I see Altinay.

I don't think Altinay designates a specific model that they reproduce. They just occasionally have Canadians on their site. I'm sure they could make one for you if they don't have any currently on display. @Said.ALTINAY is frequently here on the forum.

Altinay usually has a number of shapes and styles that you don't normally see elsewhere. Canadian meers seem to be kind of rare for some reason.